Date: 13 Apr 2006 10:10:18 -0700 From: "hoza.2nospamedu" <hoza.2nospamedu> Subject: Buying advice for a New Generation 900
I am thinking about buying a new generation 900. Perhaps a 94 or 95 (not sure of how many years these were made). I'd like a to find a non turbo model with a 5-speed manual transmission. I want something that is fairly straighforward and not too difficult to maintain. I'd like to find something with no more than about 90Kmi What trouble spots should I be aware of? Will a well maintained (recommended oil changes etc.) go 200Kmi or more without major trouble? e.g. excessive oil burning etc. Is rust a problem on these cars? I noticed holes just ahead of the rear fender lip in several NG Saab 900's.(Central Ohio cars) Is this a big problem? Is the rust isolated to this area? Does this rust occur from the inside out or can it be controlled by attention at the first signs of corrosion? What type of fuel mileage can I expect? One person told me that 34mpg is possible on the highway but I think the EPA says 29. What are people getting in teh real world? I am also considering a Volvo 850 nonturbo of the same vintage. I have seen almost no rust problems on these cars and the engines seem to go to 200Kmi with ease (although I hate that they use a timing belt and it is very difficut to locate a manual shift). How does the NG 900 compare to the Volvo 850? How do the clutches hold up in the new generation 900s? How expensive/difficult is it to replace one? What should I expect to pay for a well maintained 900 with about 95Kmi on the clock? Thanks in advance. Mike
